Your Graph is your MOAT

Philip Rathe, Neo4j CTO at WebSummit 2026

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, traditional business “moats” are being challenged. This video explores why software alone is no longer a durable competitive advantage and how companies can leverage the power of Knowledge Graphs and GraphRAG to build defensible, AI-driven businesses.

The New Competitive Moat: Why proprietary data and world-class domain understanding are essential in the age of AI.

The Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: How “Context Graphs” and decision traces are revolutionizing business processes.

Lessons from Giants: A look at how Google used graph algorithms like PageRank to disrupt the search industry and how they continue to use graphs with LLMs today.

GraphRAG & Technical Gains: Moving beyond simple vector search to achieve better accuracy, reduced hallucinations, and massive performance improvements.

Seeing Data Differently: Adopting a “graph mindset” to unlock new possibilities in cybersecurity, pharmaceutical research, and enterprise data management. Whether you are a SaaS founder, a technologist, or a business leader, learn how to find your “graph play” and turn AI into your greatest competitive edge.